What are you kidding me? When I read an article about a Texas lab finding acetaminophen in dog and cat food samples I wondered out loud what the heck was going on with our food supply. Both humans and animals are having to watch what we put in our mouths, the only thing is, we […]
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I debated over the title of this entry, but I would have been seen as less compassionate if I had made the title: Owner Justly Mauled by Lion and Tiger. But honestly that is my gut reaction when I hear stories like this. In this story, a man had been keeping a lion and tiger, […]
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While the Internet may be the ideal way to locate breeders and view pictures of the dogs and cats bred for sale, buying through the Internet without ever having seen the facility where the puppy or kitten was raised, or meeting the breeder, or the parents of the animal you are wanting to purchase, can […]
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June is Adopt-A-Cat month, which means many shelters will offer special adoption discounts this month for the cats and kittens needing homes. This month has been strategically placed at the beginning of summer because traditionally, it is the month that shelters receive the most cats. Sadly, cats are not adopted at the same rate as […]
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About the Author

Cathy M. Rosenthal has more than 25 years of experience in public relations, communications and humane education in the animal welfare field. She has worked for local humane societies and national humane groups, appearing on hundreds of television and radio news and public affairs programs to address animal issues. She currently is a consultant for local and national animal welfare organizations, writing grants, annual reports and other marketing materials. She is also the author of several children's books about animals.